What is a zindeeq?

Answer

A zindeeq is a chap who believes that he is a Muslim but according to the Shariah he is not a Muslim on the basis of his kufr interpretation of the Qur‟aan and Hadith. Example: a person shaves his beard or takes photos understanding that these acts are haraam. He does not deny the fact of these acts being haraam. This person is a faasiq not a zindeeq.

Another chap shaves his beard, or indulges in picturemaking or intermingles with women. He claims that these sins are halaal. He is a zindeeq. In reality a zindeeq is a kaafir, but he considers himself to be Muslim and generally leads the life of a Muslim.